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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 474.08 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 474.08 and 207.52 is: 311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 474.08 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/474.08 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 474.08 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 98,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,381.08/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.25

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